Of course, the sensible thing would be to use an existing game engine, but after a certain point, there is some curiosity if learning and fighting yet another game engine is really quicker that just writing something from scratch.
The nominations for the 2012 Freeplay Awards are open! You've got until the 20th of August to submit your nominations for the following categories in the third annual Freeplay Awards...
Best Game
Best International Game
Best Design in a Game
Best On-Paper Design
Best Art in a Game
Best Concept Art
Best Technical Innovation
Best Game Writing
Best Audio
The key dates for the Freeplay Awards this year are:
23rd July, 2012 – Awards submissions open
20th August, 2012 – Submission deadline
5th…
Maciej Sawitus, the developer behind Melbourne-based indie, Pixel Elephant, has written a series of blog entries on his latest mobile physics puzzle game called Monstaaa!. Monstaaa! was released in late June for the iOS to some favourable reviews from critics and gamers alike, with scores of 8/10 , 4.5/5, 4/5 on app review websites.
If you haven't read Maciej's development updates on Monstaaa! yet, it is highly recommended reading. Maciej started his indie journey after his four year stint as…
The Ouya kickstarter campaign has already exceeded the expectations of many, despite only starting up just a week ago. At the moment, Ouya has received over $5 million dollars worth of supporter backing and has another three weeks left to bring in even more funds. The momentous enthusiasm for the new Android-based console has been equally met with a fair amount of criticism and scepticism from many in the games industry, but it has a staunch supporter in at least one Australian games…
Halfbrick Studio's popular Fruit Ninja game is proving to be a serious cash cow for the Brisbane based games developer. In addition to the licensing deals for Fruit Ninja related T-shirts, Gummy Candy & Fruit Snacks, plush toys, and now a comic series, the actual game itself is bringing in some considerable bank every month for both the free and paid mobile versions.
Speaking to Halfbrick CMO, Phil Larsen, Adage.com has some interesting numbers on the kind of money Fruit Ninja makes a month…
Wollongong based indie developers, Convict Interactive, have just put Triangle Man on the Desura's Alpha Funding platform which means that for a heavily discounted price, you can try out the first 30 levels of their 2D punishment platformer right now and have a hand in moulding the future of Triangle Man.
Purchasers will be able to communicate with the developers, contributing their ideas and griefs, and have a great part in steering Triangle Man's development. From Convict Interactive...…
IGDA Brisbane have been publishing a series of quick "fast five" interviews with some great local developers in the lead up to their Game On Symposium: Foreplay to Freeplay event which is happening on Saturday and Sunday, this weekend in Brisbane.
If you haven't made up your mind yet on going then I'm sure these phenomenal folks who'll be participating in discussion panels, show'n tells, open mic's, or showing off their work on the floor at GoS will help convince you to register right away!…
Hi All, I'm a freelance artist based out of Melbourne, I work mainly in publishing and advertising but I would love to branch out into some game art. All comments welcome.
When: 7pm-11pm, Tuesday 17th, July
Where: 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne (round the back)
IGDA Melbourne have organised an event with one of, if not THE most prominent game audio artists in Australia, the one and only Mick Gordon. He's worked on some incredibly well known multi-million dollar franchises out there including the Need for Speed series of games as well as big licensed titles (The Last Airbender and Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat) for some of the…
NEW WORKSHOP WELLINGTON, NZ LAUNCHED!!!
A blockbuster event featuring the stars of WETA Workshop with a special once in a lifetime meeting with Robh Ruppel. Come rub shoulders with the concept elite!
September 3-8th 2012
Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre
Check out the website for more info:
www.conceptdesignworkshop.com
I'm looking to make contact with a programmer in the Melbourne area while programmers from other states are welcome too for the purpose of developing an iPhone app. I'm a 3D artist and I'd like to develop an app idea I've been working on in my free time.
This iPhone app will be for a niche market with special emoticon graphics and designs. The app will allow users to create emoticons, for people who love to chat and share them with others. The app will involve social interactive components,…
